Since 2002, March has been designated the “Youth Science Month“. Here’s my first exception to the name of this series! (But how can you manage to be totally Science-y just in a short day?) Supported by many community leaders, such as our MPs, MLAs, councillors, and other figures, March was chosen for this purpose as…
Gene Researcher for a Week is a program created by the Canadian Gene Cure Foundation for grade 11 and 12 students who have an innate curiosity for science, human genetics, and human genetics research. If selected, these students will work beside influential genetic research scientists for one week over spring break. This program is great for budding…
Do you have the rhythm echoing through your body? Are you musically orientated? Looking for an opportunity to build self-esteem and make new friends? Well then worry no more, The New Black Center’s All Girls Rock Camp is made for you! This is a call for all girls, ages 10-17, out there needing self-empowerment and want to express themselves…
Attention MUST be paid! *WWIII HAS JUST STARTED. EUROPE IS NOW IN CHAOS IN SPITE OF RUSSIAN INVASIONS.* Don’t worry, I’m just kidding. This didn’t happen to our real world, but rather at the University of Calgary. If you were not aware (Hopefully now you are), the University of Calgary held their annual Model…
They don’t wear capes, masks, or fly, and they can’t turn invisible or breathe underwater. This post is about real-life superheroes in our everyday society. Teens striving to make each day better than the one before, both for themselves, their community, and the world as a whole. For many of these youth who have chosen…
Calgary’s largest youth awards celebrate 10 years For the past nine years, the ConocoPhillips Youth of Distinction Awards have recognized youth ages 13-18 that bring vitality and leadership to their communities. A program of Youth Central, these awards focus on selfless service and overcoming personal challenges. Youth can be nominated in the following nine categories:…
This upcoming Saturday Feb 16th, high school students all across Calgary will gather at Southcentre Mall. They will be showcasing the products they have worked hard to create in their Junior Achievement companies over the school year. Details: JA Tradeshow 9:45 am – 4:00 pm Southcentre Mall (100 Anderson Rd SW) All companies donate…
We often hear about inspirational stories of patients overcoming this sickness through media. This twist in life tears up those who feel it personally. Medically, this word refers to a group of diseases that can be traced to abnormal cell growth. The sudden diagnosis may seem crippling at first for an adult, let alone a child or…
It’s just a little over a month into the new year – how are your I’m-going-to-be-healthy-in-2013 plans holding up? As unfortunate as it is, it’s extremely easy to slouch at home and convinced oneself that food is the true love of one’s life. The treadmill or stairs will be, well, what treadmill and what stairs?…
Everyday superheros don’t wear capes or spandex, but they still manage to save the day – be it from cancer, boredom, or pollution. We all have those people in our lives who are so passionate and amazing at what they do – that someone should really give them an award! (Or maybe that person is…
How many of you absolutely LOVE birthday parties? I can definitely relate. The part that is truly devastating about birthday parties is that a) not everyone can be invited and b) some people can’t afford to have one. Children’s Birthday Miracles is an organization that gives less fortunate children living at Inn from the Cold, a…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nbRhuZLDvs Hello engaged youth! Do you ever wish you could be in charge of this city? That’s right, the wish to have your fancy ideas be implemented in the city of Calgary. Well now is your chance. Madeline Gustavson, a grade nine student was chosen last year as the Mayor for a Day. She…
The move is on to empower people about seniors and poverty in Calgary. In a country with a well-equipped social welfare system, this trend towards even higher numbers of low-income seniors should not be an issue here. We’ve looked at the surface of this issue, questions I raised when I began to learn about this issue, but we’ve also…
Update (01/28) – The stories are now released and you can read them and the constellation’s report here. We are taught to be resilient when we face hardships; we keep going through difficult challenges with optimism—in reality, many seniors who struggle with poverty are willing to take steps to improve their well-being. But many of the…
Calgary is a city that has been improving dramatically as it grows, but one group has not been able to offer much input to Calgary – youth. Youth frequently find it difficult to seize opportunities to participate in Calgary’s improvement, and often cannot get their ideas heard. Youth Central and the Mayor’s Youth Council have…